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GJ10 LVY

2010 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,145 mi
Last recorded120,145 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 LVY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 120,145 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Mid section to back box) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 120,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Mid section to back box) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 107,544 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 107,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 99,345 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 99,345 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 94,614 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 87,769 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,564 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 76,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,490 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,864 miles

dpf light on

nearside front drop link worn

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

dpf warning light staying on

Fail 31 May 2014 47,936 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

dpf warning light staying on

Pass 20 May 2013 34,817 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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GJ10 LVY is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 77,277 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ10 LVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ10 LVY registered?

GJ10 LVY is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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